CFT in Practice: An Introduction to Compassion-Focused Therapy
When: Sept 15th, 2023
Time: 9am to 4:30pm (EST)
Where: Online using the Zoom platform.
To learn more or register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cft-in-practice-an-introduction-to-compassion-focused-therapy-tickets-674364200477?aff=oddtdtcreator
Description:
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) is a form of cognitive-behavior therapy that draws upon evolution science, affective neuroscience, contextual behavioral science, and attachment theory in assisting individuals who suffer with emotional difficulties. Utilizing mindfulness, the purposeful cultivation of compassion, and a host of treatment strategies such as imagery, chair-work, breath-body work, and behavioral and thought experiments, CFT was developed to assist clients who struggle with issues of shame and self-criticism. Because its theoretical basis draws from multiple bodies of science, CFT can sometimes be challenging to grasp initially.
In this one-day training, participants will learn a way to organize CFT into a set of layered processes and practices that will allow them to systematically understand, train, and begin to implement the practices of CFT. Additionally, participants will gain exposure to a number of core CFT concepts and will explore how to implement them through experiential practice.
This workshop is a live, interactive webinar. Instruction will combine didactic and experiential work to help participants practice compassion focused therapy right away. The program will be highly interactive; we will use role play and group practice to build skills.
Target Audience: This workshop is for clinicians who are new to CFT. It is appropriate for mental health professionals, including Psychologists, Licensed Mental Health Counselors, Psychiatrists, Social Workers, and Psychiatric Nurse-Practitioners.